Example Sentences

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His government nationalized hotels, closed casinos and turned to Soviet-backed sugar exports for revenue, sidelining tourism for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

However, the FTC conducted a study finding eight different companies functioned as intermediaries to facilitate surveillance pricing for over 250 companies across grocery,  apparel, home goods, convenience, car rentals, online casinos and more.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

A 2026 AGA analysis showed that unregulated gaming devices, offshore sportsbooks and illegal online casinos generate approximately $53.9 billion in revenue each year, depriving states of more than $15 billion in lost tax revenue.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

While Predict 2026 isn’t sponsored by a prediction market platform, the notice from the Aria’s lawyer shows how licensed casinos are seeking to avoid scrutiny from state regulators.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Dad had decided it would be easier, as he put it, to accumulate the capital necessary to finance the Prospector if he hit the casinos for a while.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls